Definition of Thermal-electric powerplant

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Thermal-electric powerplant

The term 'Thermal-electric powerplant' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' A generating plant which uses heat to create steam driven electricity. Such plants may burn coal, gas, oil, wood, waste; or use nuclear, solar, and geothermal energy to produce thermal energy'.

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